The origin of the middle-finger gesture is interesting. It comes from a gesture made by medieval archers. Let me explain. Medieval archers used the long bow, and to pull the string back required the strength of both the middle finger and the index finger. The main strength, though, came from the middle one. Try it, and you'll see. Now, when, during the Hundred Years War, for example, the English wanted to show how many archers they had killed during a battle, they would first go about the field cutting off the middle fingers of the dead archers, or, as the case might be, those archers injured but still alive and considered a future threat. They knew that cutting off the middle finger was enough. Without that one, the index finger would be useless. Therefore, when an archer wanted to threaten or taunt the opposing army before the start of a battle, he would hold up his middle finger from across the field as if to say, "Hah, hah! I still have what I need to put an arrow through your heart!" The so-called "peace sign" originates from the same gesture, although some would argue it comes from the shape of a dove's toes. But remember, the "V" sign was being made long before the peaceniks were using it: Churchill used it to mean "Victory!" He was making it correctly, for his two fingers hearkened back to the medieval gesture: some archers, remember, would hold up both their fingers--if they still had both. It is ironic that those who put up two fingers to indicate a peaceful intent are actually threatening the lives--they do not know this, of course, of those they are gesturing at.
He said this is my pointer finger and this is my middle finger and he showed his middle finger to the children of the world..........?
Toss your head to say come here. Crossing your arms is arrogant
Yes.
Adam only just learns to do magic toward the end of the last season. He never shows any particular gesture. Tabitha, however, starts by wiggling her nose with her finger before she finds her own unique gesture.
The same reason Americans do. Because it's only one finger (the middle finger) used when flipping the bird.
It is an inappropriate gesture.
Every country has a different hand gesture to mean that vulgar phrase! This just happens to be the finger that became "popular" in China, while the middle one is used in America.
its the one between your index finger and the one next to your pinky. if your asking how do you insult someone with your middle finger, then I'm sure they've seen enough American movies to work that one out.
The medical name for the middle finger is Digitus Me'dius. The middle finger is generally the longest finger that a person has and aids the thumb in finger snapping.
In Medicine, as well as Latin, the proper name for the middle finger is digitus me´dius, which means the middle digit.
I wanted to scream when the woman behind me gave me a rude gesture with her middle finger.
Twisting your middle finger and ring finger is not a commonly recognized hand gesture with a specific meaning. In some cultural contexts, it could be a gesture of frustration or irritation, but it is not universally understood in this way. It is important to consider cultural differences when interpreting gestures.
It is a rude gesture suggesting fornication.
The middle finger is a hand gesture where the middle finger is extended while the other fingers are clenched into a fist. In many cultures, this gesture is considered offensive and is commonly known as "flipping the bird" or "giving the finger." It is typically used to express anger, frustration, or disdain towards someone. It is important to be aware of the cultural implications of using this gesture, as it can be seen as disrespectful or inappropriate in many contexts.
In certain artistic depictions, the gesture of Jesus raising his middle finger is known as the "Digitus Impudicus" or the "obscene finger." This gesture is considered disrespectful and offensive in many cultures and is often used to express anger or contempt. In the context of religious art, this gesture can be interpreted as a provocative or rebellious portrayal of Jesus, challenging traditional beliefs and conventions.
Supposedly, it is to them what one would think of the middle finger in the United States... a vulgar hand gesture.
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